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Podcasts are following in the footsteps of TV and film…. should they?

Rutger Rosenborg

14 Dec 2023

Spotify

Netflix

Podcasts

Spotify’s 17 percent workforce reduction was one of the biggest headlines in music, audio, and tech last week. Those layoffs coincided with the cancelation of some of the most critically-acclaimed podcasts...

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What ‘Barbie’, ‘The Idol’, and more say about the future of artists in film

Tatiana Cirisano

8 Jun 2023

music industry

record labels

music publishing

2023 is already shaping up to be another big year for music artists in Hollywood. Late last month, Jack Harlow made his acting debut in a Hulu remake of 1992 basketball comedy White Men Can’t Jump ....

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Warner’s acquisition of DIVO showcases its focus on growing authentic local music cultures

Srishti Das

17 Feb 2023

RRR

Naatu naatu

goldern globes

A year ago, Warner Music Group (WMG) acquired a South African independent distribution company, Africori , which focused on distributing local scenes from Africa. Now, it has acquired a majority stake...

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Netflix Finally Brings Home the Oscars And Leaves Hollywood Wondering What Next?

Tim Mulligan

25 Feb 2019

film industry

Films

Hollywood

Last night at the Oscars Netflix finally won its first Academy Award, and then a second one, and then a third one. Like London buses, Netflix had spent a long time waiting and then suddenly three came...

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Is The Future Of Cinema To Be Found Through A Video On Demand Service?

Tim Mulligan

24 May 2016

film industry

Online video

the screening room

In many ways it feels like the late 90’s all over again. A maverick outsider with an innate understanding of the distribution possibilities of an innovative tech platform wants to disrupt a massive and...

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